Dissochaeta celebica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
celebica
ID:
1239355
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1(3): 36 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238693
Common Names
- Dissochaeta celebica
- Celebica Dissochaeta
- Dissochaeta Celebica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dissochaeta celebica (also called 'Celebes Dissochaeta', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas. It has glossy, ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dissochaeta celebica is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dissochaeta celebica var. longilobata Karton.Dissochaeta celebica var. celebica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dissochaeta celebica are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have short, thick stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dissochaeta celebica is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or by cuttings.
Where to Find Dissochaeta celebica
Dissochaeta celebica is found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Dissochaeta celebica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dissochaeta celebica?
Dissochaeta celebica
What is the family of Dissochaeta celebica?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Dissochaeta celebica?
Celebes Dissochaeta
Species in the Dissochaeta genus
Dissochaeta acmura, Dissochaeta alstonii, Dissochaeta angiensis, Dissochaeta annulata, Dissochaeta axillaris, Dissochaeta bakhuizenii, Dissochaeta biligulata, Dissochaeta cummingii, Dissochaeta densiflora, Dissochaeta fallax, Dissochaeta gracilis, Dissochaeta inappendiculata, Dissochaeta intermedia, Dissochaeta leprosa, Dissochaeta malayana, Dissochaeta nodosa, Dissochaeta punctulata, Dissochaeta rubiginosa, Dissochaeta sagittata, Dissochaeta schumannii, Dissochaeta vacillans, Dissochaeta glandiformis, Dissochaeta spectabilis, Dissochaeta pallida, Dissochaeta celebica, Dissochaeta bracteata, Dissochaeta rectandra, Dissochaeta brassii, Dissochaeta griffithii, Dissochaeta horrida,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568342-1: Based on the initial data import